Tripp County Health Data
Tripp County, South Dakota
Health Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
427
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Tripp County, South Dakota
Tripp's health outcomes lag U.S. averages
At 74.5 years, Tripp County's life expectancy falls about 5 years short of the national average. One in five residents (19.0%) report poor or fair health, indicating widespread health challenges.
Below-average health within South Dakota
Tripp's life expectancy of 74.5 years is the second-lowest in this group and trails South Dakota's 75.4-year average. The county faces significant health headwinds compared to state peers.
Strong mental health, weak primary care access
Tripp County boasts 427 mental health providers per 100,000—far exceeding regional peers—yet has only 90 primary care physicians per 100K. This mismatch means residents may lack preventive care despite strong behavioral health resources.
Highest uninsured rate creates care barriers
At 16.2% uninsured, Tripp County has the highest uninsured rate in this group, nearly 5 percentage points above the state average. Combined with primary care provider gaps, this uninsured burden leaves residents vulnerable.
Insurance is the gateway to better health
With 1 in 6 Tripp County residents uninsured, coverage gaps are real and urgent. Head to Healthcare.gov to explore your options and start building access to preventive and primary care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.